Early Voting and Absentee Voting

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To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than May 31st. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

You’ll need to give an excuse to vote by absentee ballot. Info here on what qualifies.

You can vote in person at your Regional Election's Office from Oct. 24th to Nov. 7th before the election. No excuse required.

To vote absentee by mail or electronic transmission, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than Oct. 29th. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked or transmitted by the day before the election.

You can vote in person at your county elections office from Oct. 12th to Nov. 4th before the election. No excuse required.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than Oct. 28th. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

You can vote in person at locations designated by your county from May 7th to May 19th before the election. No excuse required.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than May 15th. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be received by 7:30 pm on election day.

You’ll need to give an excuse to vote by absentee ballot. Info here on what qualifies.

Many counties provide in-person early voting at select locations. Dates and locations are set by the county elections office and can be found here. No excuse required.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot no later than May 29th. You can either select "permanent absentee" on your California voter registration or, if you are already registered, click here to request a vote-by-mail ballot. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

All voters registered at least 8 days before the election (06/18/2018) in Colorado should receive a vote-by-mail ballot. No excuse required. If you have not received your ballot you can check its status here.

Voters may return ballots by mail, postmarked the day before the election, or in-person to their county clerk's office, stand alone drop box locations, or Voter Service and Polling Center by Election Day. Click here to find your local locations.

Alternatively you can vote and register to vote in-person at Voter Service and Polling Centers on or before election day.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than Oct. 7th. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be mailed in time to be received by your town clerk on election day. We recommend mailing at least 10 days prior to election day from an out-of-state location, or 5 days prior to the election from an in-state location.

Or you may return the ballot in-person to your town clerk or polling place by the close of polls on Nov. 8th.

You'll need to give an excuse to vote by absentee ballot. Info here on what qualifies.

If you are applying for an absentee ballot within 6 days of the election, this is considered and emergency absentee ballot. There are additional requirements for your excuse. Info here on what qualifies.

To vote absentee, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than Nov. 4th. Then you can complete your absentee ballot and return by mail, postmarking it by the day before the election.

Alternatively, you can vote in-person at your county's Department of Elections using an absentee ballot. Hours will vary by county, click here for specific dates and times.

You'll need to give an excuse to vote by absentee ballot. Info here on what qualifies.

You can vote in person at designated locations from June 4th to June 15th before the election. No excuse required. You may also register to vote during early voting, but cannot change your party if you were previously registered in DC.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than June 12th. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

You can vote in person at your local Supervisor of Elections office and other designated locations. Dates for early voting are determined by each county and begin between October 24 and October 29th and end on November 5th before the election. No excuse required.

Visit your local Supervisor of Elections office to determine exact dates and times.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than Nov. 2nd. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

You can vote in person (called "Advanced Voting") from April 30th to May 18th at locations designated by your county. No excuse required.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here). Georgia does not provide a deadline for your application, however, we recommend you submit by April 22nd. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

You can vote in person at designated locations from Oct. 25th to Nov. 5th before the election. No excuse required. You may also register to vote during early voting.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than Nov. 1st. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

Some counties provide in-person early voting at select locations from April 20th to May 11th. Hours and locations are set by the county clerks office and can be found here. No excuse required.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than May 9th. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be received by 8 pm on election day.

Counties that do not participate in early voting will allow in-person voting by absentee ballot at county clerk's office as soon as absentee ballots are available until May 11th at 5 pm.

You can vote in person at designated locations from Feb. 8th to March 19th before the election. No excuse required.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than March 15th. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

You can vote in person at your county election's office or circuit clerk of court's office from April 10th to May 7th at noon before the election, using an absentee ballot. No excuse required.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than April 30th. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

When voting by mail an excuse is required, however, photo ID is not required. Info here on what qualifies.

You can vote in person at your county auditor's office before the election, using an absentee ballot, from May 7th to June 5th. No excuse required.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than June 1st. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

You can vote in person at your county election's office office from Oct. 19th to Nov. 7th at noon before the election, using an advance ballot. No excuse required.

To cast an advance ballot by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an advance ballot (click here) no later than Nov. 4th. Then, when you complete your ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

You can vote in person at your county clerk's office from May 4th to May 21st before the election, using an absentee ballot.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than May 15th. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

Whether it’s in person or by mail, you’ll need to give an excuse to vote by absentee ballot. Info here on what qualifies.

You can vote in person at your registrar of voters' office and designated locations from Oct. 25th to Nov. 1st before the election. No excuse required.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than Nov. 4th at 4:30 p.m.. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must mailed in time to be received by your registrar of voters by 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 7th.

You’ll need to give an excuse to vote by mail absentee ballot. Info here on what qualifies.

You can vote in person at your municipal clerk's office from March 12th to June 12th 8 p.m., using an absentee ballot. No excuse required.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than June 6th. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

You can vote in person at designated early voting locations from June 14th to June 21st at 8:00 p.m. before the election. No excuse required.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than June 19th. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

If you miss the June 19th mail deadline, you may request an absentee ballot by electronic download through June 22nd and hand deliver to your local board of elections. Click here for more information.

The 2016 general election will be Massachusetts' first election with early voting. Check here for dates and locations.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than Nov. 7th at noon. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

You can vote in person at your township or city clerk's office from the time ballots are available to 4:00 p.m. on Aug. 6th before the election, using an absentee ballot.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than 2:00 p.m. on Aug. 4th. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

Whether it’s in person or by mail, you’ll need to give an excuse to vote by absentee ballot. Info here on what qualifies.

You can vote in person at your county clerk's office from Sept. 23rd to Nov. 7th at 5:00 p.m. before the election, using an absentee ballot. No excuse required.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than Oct. 7th. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be witnessed by another Minnesota voter or Notary and postmarked by the day before the election.

You can vote in person at your clerk's office before the election using an absentee ballot. Start dates vary by county; all early voting ends on June 4th at noon. Excuse required.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here). Mississippi does not have a deadline to apply for a ballot, however, we recommend you apply as early as possible. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election. Excuse required.

You can vote in person at your local election authority from Sept. 27th to Nov. 7th at 5:00 p.m. before the election, using an absentee ballot.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than Nov. 2nd at 5:00 pm. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election. If you have not voted in-person at your current address, you'll need to submit a copy of your photo I.D. with address and signature with your ballot.

Whether it’s in person or by mail, you’ll need to give an excuse to vote by absentee ballot. Info here on what qualifies.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than June 4th at noon. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be received by 8 pm the day of the election. Excuse required.

You can vote in person at your county clerk's office from April 14th to May 14th before the election, using an absentee ballot. No excuse required.

To vote early by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than May 4th. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

You can vote in person at your county clerk's office from May 26th to June 8th before the election. No excuse required.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than June 7th. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

Note that first time voters who apply to vote by-mail will need to submit photo ID with signature and address with application.

You can vote in person at your county clerk's office approximately 30 days before the election, using an absentee ballot.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here). New Hampshire does not specify a deadline to apply for ballots by mail. We recommend you apply at least 30 days before the election. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

Whether it’s in person or by mail, you’ll need to give an excuse to vote by absentee ballot. Info here on what qualifies.

A voter may vote by mail by completing the Application for Vote Mail Ballot (found here) and returning the application to their County Clerk. To receive your ballot by mail, the application must be received by the County Clerk 7 days prior to the election, the deadline for the primary election is May 29, 2018.

A voter may also apply in person to the County Clerk until 3:00PM, the day before the election. For more information click here.

You can vote in person at your county clerk's office before the election. No excuse required.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than June 1st. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

Early Voting Dates: June 18th to June 25th (Local variations on start date may apply.)

You can vote in person at your county election board's office, or in the case of New York City, Borough Board of Election's office, once the ballots are available until June 25th at 5:00 p.m. before the election, using an absentee ballot.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than June 19th. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

Whether it’s in person or by mail, you’ll need to give an excuse to vote by absentee ballot. Info here on what qualifies.

You can vote in person at your county's Board of Election's office and designated early voting locations locations from April 19th to May 5th. No excuse required. You may also register to vote during early voting. Note that Early Voting hours vary widely by county, check with your local Board of Elections for exact times.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than May 1st. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be signed by two witnesses or a notary, then it must be postmarked by the day before the election

You can vote in person at your county election's office from May 3rd to June 11th before the election. No excuse required.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here). North Dakota does not have a deadline to request an absentee ballot, however, we recommend that you request it at least one month before the election. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

You can vote in person at your county election's office from April 10th to May 7th at 2:00 p.m. before the election. No excuse required.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than May 5th at noon. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

Ohio recommends that you apply for an absentee ballot as early as possible.

You can vote in person at your county Board of Elections office from June 21st to June 23rd at 2:00 p.m. before the election. No excuse required.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than June 20th. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

All registered voters in Oregon receive a vote-by-mail ballot. No excuse required.

If you will not be at your residence and would like to have you ballot mailed to a different address, you'll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here). Oregon does not have a deadline for these requests, however, we suggest at least 1 month before the election. Be sure to mail ballot in a timely manner so that it can be received by election day.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than Nov. 1st. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

You’ll need to give an excuse to vote by absentee ballot. Info here on what qualifies.

To vote absentee by mail without an excuse, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than Oct. 18th at 4:00 p.m. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

If you miss the Oct. 18th deadline, and you are unable to vote on election day due to an emergency, you may submit an in-person application and absentee ballot at your local Board of Canvassers. Excuse required. More info here.

You can vote in person at your county election office from the time ballots become available to June 11th at 5:00 p.m. before the election, using an absentee ballot. Excuse required.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than June 8th. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

Whether it’s in person or by mail, you’ll need to give an excuse to vote by absentee ballot. Info here on what qualifies.

You can vote in person at your county clerk office from April 30th to June 5th at 3:00 pm, using an absentee ballot.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than June 4th at 5:00 p.m. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

You can vote in person at your county Election Commission's office from July 13th to July 28th before the election. No excuse required.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than July 26th. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

You’ll need to give an excuse to vote by mail absentee ballot. Info here on what qualifies.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than June 20th. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

You can vote in person at your town clerk's office from no later than 45 days before the election to Nov. 7th., using an absentee ballot. No excuse required.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than Nov. 7th. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

In person absentee voting is available through your Registrar through June 9th. The deadline to request an absentee ballot to be mailed to you is 5:00PM on June 5th. Your request must be received by your Registrar by 5:00PM.

Information on how to request and submit an absentee ballot can be found here. Whether it's in person or by mail, you'll need to give an excuse to vote by absentee ballot. Info here on what qualifies.

All registered voters in Washington receive a vote-by-mail ballot. No excuse required.

If you will not be at your residence and would like to have you ballot mailed to a different address, you may do so through the My Vote portal. Be sure to follow specific instructions so you do not effect your permanent address and registration.

You can vote in person at your county clerk's office from April 25th to May 5th before the election. No excuse required.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here). Your application must be received by May 2nd. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

You’ll need to give an excuse to vote by mail ballot. Info here on what qualifies.

You can vote in person at your municipal clerk's office from Oct. 25th to Nov. 4th before the election, using an absentee ballot. No excuse required.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than Nov. 3rd. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

Copy of photo ID with address and signature is required with absentee ballot by mail application.

You can vote in person at your local election's office from Sept. 23rd to Nov. 8th before the election, using an absentee ballot. No excuse required.

To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here). Wyoming does not have a deadline for applications, however, we recommend you apply at least a month before the election. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by the day before the election.

HeadCount has all the information you need for Absentee and Early Voting.

To vote in person before Election Day, select your state for more information. To request an absentee ballot from your state, please complete the form below. Note that some states require an excuse (such as work travel).

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